Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Mission Viejo, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Mission Viejo, CA rent rose 10.5% year over year, with a current median of $4,200/month. Renters are paying $258 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.2% month-to-month decline from May to June.
Vs. national rents
Mission Viejo runs roughly 2× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the priciest Southern California markets with a total of 67 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Mission Viejo rent for $1,595/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,588/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,200/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,700/month and $5,900/month respectively. Houses command a median of $5,250/month compared to $2,700/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Canyon Estates rents fell 57.0% year over year to $3,225/month across 21 rentals, and Stoneridge dropped 62.3% to $3,300/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 10.5% rise, showing significant local variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Mission Viejo
$4,200/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Mission Viejo is $4,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 115% above the national average rent, or $2,250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mission Viejo
67
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mission Viejo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mission Viejo, CA
Average rent prices in Mission Viejo have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Mission Viejo, CA
Rent prices in Mission Viejo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mission Viejo is $2,699, whereas a house costs $5,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Mission Viejo run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,186.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,595 |  1% | 26% | |
1 bedroom | $2,588 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,200 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,700 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,900 | No Change | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Califia | $4,940 | |
Casta Del Sol | $3,186 | |
Evergreen Ridge | $3,400 | |
Mission Sunrise | $3,105 | |
Oso Valley Greenbelt | $3,400 | |
Pacific Knolls | $4,965 | |
Painted Trails | $3,095 | |
Palmia | $3,670 | |
Quail Run | $3,277 | |
Stoneridge | $3,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,699 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,250 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,588
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
Oso Valley Greenbelt
Average rent
$3,400
Palmia
Average rent
$3,670
Califia
Average rent
$4,940
Quail Run
Average rent
$3,277
Pacific Knolls
Average rent
$4,965
Painted Trails
Average rent
$3,095
Casta Del Sol
Average rent
$3,186
Evergreen Ridge
Average rent
$3,400
Mission Sunrise
Average rent
$3,105
Stoneridge
Average rent
$3,300
Apartments
Average rent
$2,699
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mission Viejo, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Mission Viejo, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mission Viejo
115%higher than the national median
61%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mission Viejo, CA is 34% higher than the median rent in Costa Mesa, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,132
4%$5,900
18%$2,680
9%$4,600
5%$8,625
3%$4,700
10%$2,850
2%$3,865
3%$7,998
8%$2,781
1%$4,395
12%$2,671
4%Discover rentals in Mission Viejo, CA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Mission Viejo
26296 Los Viveros, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Mission Viejo
27213 Arena Ln, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Casta del Sol house for rent in Mission Viejo
28052 Via Chocano, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
House for rent
1d ago
26191 La Real, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
Available Jun 17
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mission Viejo
25266 Pafifica, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
5 beds
3 baths
$15,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mission Viejo
28092 Tefir, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
5 beds
4.5 baths
$14,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Palmia house for rent in Mission Viejo
1 Hideaway Loop, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
4 beds
3.5 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available May 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mission Viejo
22931 Calle Azorin, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
4 beds
3.5 baths
$8,500
House for rent
20h ago
Verified
21622 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,527–$3,212
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mission Viejo
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
26891 La Alameda, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,476–$3,599
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
24950 Via Florecer, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,345–$2,900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
21622 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,527–$3,212
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
24950 Via Florecer, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,345–$2,900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
26891 La Alameda, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,476–$3,599
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
24950 Via Florecer, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
21622 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,527–$3,212
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
26891 La Alameda, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
1 bed
1 bath
$2,476–$2,659
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
24950 Via Florecer, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,345–$2,900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
26600 Oso Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,710–$4,299
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Mission Viejo, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Mission Viejo rental market.
How much is rent in Mission Viejo?
The average rent in Mission Viejo is $4,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mission Viejo?
Average rent prices in Mission Viejo have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Mission Viejo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mission Viejo is 115% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,250 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mission Viejo?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mission Viejo are Painted Trails ($3,095/mo), Mission Sunrise ($3,105/mo), and Casta Del Sol ($3,186/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mission Viejo?
To comfortably afford rent in Mission Viejo, you'd need to earn approximately $168,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Mission Viejo?
Mission Viejo's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $3,300 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's diverse architectural styles and neighborhood options.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).